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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa guard Sydney Affolter dribbles the ball during a NCAA Tournament Second Round game between the No. 6 Iowa Hawkeyes and the No. 3 Oklahoma Sooners at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Okla., on Monday, March 24, 2025.

Iowa women’s basketball falls in round of 32 to Oklahoma in 96-62 blowout

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter March 24, 2025

NORMAN, Okla. – The sixth-seeded Iowa women’s basketball team is over, falling in the round of 32 on Monday to third-seeded Oklahoma in a 96-62 blowout. Despite fighting hard, the Hawkeyes were...

Players participate in the game hangman during a day of press conferences and interviews ahead of the NCAA Tournament Second Round game between the No. 6 Iowa Hawkeyes and the No. 3 Oklahoma Sooners at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Okla., on Sunday, March 23, 2025. Tipoff is set for 3:00 p.m. CT.

Iowa women’s basketball notebook | Hawkeyes prepare for Oklahoma in second round of NCAA tournament

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter March 23, 2025

NORMAN, Okla. – The sixth-seeded Iowa women’s basketball is gearing up for a fast-paced contest against third-seeded Oklahoma in the second round of this year’s NCAA tournament on Monday. The...

Oklahoma head coach Jennie Baranczyk gestures during a NCAA Tournament First Round game between the No. 3 Oklahoma Sooners and the No. 14 Florida Gulf Coast Eagles at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Okla., on Saturday, March 22, 2025. The Sooners defeated the Eagles 81-58.

Iowa women’s basketball readies for familiar face in Oklahoma coach Jennie Baranczyk

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter March 23, 2025

NORMAN, Okla. – The Iowa women’s basketball team has played 33 games this season, but none hit as close to home as the Hawkeyes’ upcoming contest against Oklahoma on Monday in the second round...

Iowa forward’s Jada Gyamfi and Hannah Stuelke share a laugh during a day of press conferences and interviews ahead of the NCAA Tournament Second Round game between the No. 6 Iowa Hawkeyes and the No. 3 Oklahoma Sooners at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Okla., on Sunday, March 23, 2025. Tipoff is set for 3:00 p.m. CT.

Photos: 2025 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament: Second Round press conferences & open practices

Cody Blissett, Managing Visuals Editor March 23, 2025

The NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament held press conferences, open locker room interviews, and open practices ahead of a Second-Round game between the No. 6 Iowa Hawkeyes and the No. 3 Oklahoma Sooners...

Iowa players cheer following a NCAA Tournament First Round game between the No. 6 Iowa Hawkeyes and the No. 11 Murray State Racers at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Okla., on Saturday, March 22, 2025. The Hawkeyes defeated the Racers 92-57.

Photos: 2025 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament – First Round: No. 6 Iowa vs. No. 11 Murray State

Cody Blissett, Managing Visuals Editor March 22, 2025

The No. 6 Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the No. 11 Murray State Racers 92-57 for the NCAA Tournament First Round game at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Okla., on Saturday, March 22. Iowa freshman Ava Heiden...

Iowa center Ava Heiden goes up for a free-throw during a NCAA Tournament First Round game between the No. 6 Iowa Hawkeyes and the No. 11 Murray State Racers at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Okla., on Saturday, March 22, 2025.

Iowa women’s basketball’s Ava Heiden notches career-high 15 points as spark off the bench

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter March 22, 2025

NORMAN, Okla. — Mirroring earlier games this season, Iowa’s decision to use a talented first-year to gain momentum paid off, as the Hawkeyes advanced to the second round of this year’s NCAA tournament. The...

Iowa center Ava Heiden goes up for a shot during a NCAA Tournament First Round game between the No. 6 Iowa Hawkeyes and the No. 11 Murray State Racers at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Okla., on Saturday, March 22, 2025.

Iowa women’s basketball powers past Murray State in first round of NCAA Tournament

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter March 22, 2025

NORMAN, Okla. – The sixth-seeded Iowa women’s basketball team blew by 11th-seeded Murray State in the first round of the NCAA tournament, nabbing a 92-57 win over the Racers Saturday at Lloyd Noble...

Players huddle in a practice during a day of press conferences and open practices ahead of the NCAA Tournament First Round game between the No. 6 Iowa Hawkeyes and the No. 11 Murray State Racers at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Okla., on Friday, March 21, 2025. The Hawkeyes and the Racers face off Saturday at 11:00 a.m. CT.

Iowa women’s basketball carries new team dynamic into NCAA tournament

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter March 21, 2025

NORMAN, OK  – While previous seasons have seen the Iowa women’s basketball team lean heavily on veteran talent to get results, a transitional season has led to several newcomers working alongside...

Iowa head coach Jan Jensen instructs players in a practice during a day of press conferences and open practices ahead of the NCAA Tournament First Round game between the No. 6 Iowa Hawkeyes and the No. 11 Murray State Racers at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Okla., on Friday, March 21, 2025. The Hawkeyes and the Racers face off Saturday at 11:00 a.m. CT.

Iowa women’s basketball notebook | Hawkeyes look to lock down defensively against Murray State

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter March 21, 2025

NORMAN, Okla. – The sixth-seeded Iowa women’s basketball team will have to play it’s most defensive game yet as the Hawkeyes take on 11th-seeded Murray State in the first round of the NCAA tournament...

Iowa head coach Jan Jensen answers questions during a day of press conferences and open practices ahead of the NCAA Tournament First Round game between the No. 6 Iowa Hawkeyes and the No. 11 Murray State Racers at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Okla., on Friday, March 21, 2025. The Hawkeyes and the Racers face off Saturday at 11:00 a.m. CT.

Photos: 2025 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament: First Round press conferences & open practices

Cody Blissett, Managing Visuals Editor March 21, 2025

The NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament held press conferences, open locker room interviews, and open practices ahead of a First-Round game between the No. 6 Iowa Hawkeyes and the No. 11 Murray State...

The Iowa women’s basketball team react as their seeding is announced during a Selection Sunday watch party at the Feller Club in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, March 16, 2025. Iowa secured a six-seed for the NCAA tournament with their first game on March 22 against the 11-seed Murray State.

Iowa women’s basketball notebook | Sixth-seeded Hawkeyes to start NCAA tournament against 11th-seeded Murray State

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter March 18, 2025

After a tumultuous season of ups and downs that saw major transitions for the Iowa women’s basketball team, the Hawkeyes seem to have found their rhythm during postseason play, with a quarterfinals...

Iowa guard Kylie Feuerbach making a drive towards the basket during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, March. 2, 2025. The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Wisconsin Badgers 81-66.

Kylie Feuerbach to return for fifth year with Iowa women’s basketball

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter March 18, 2025

Iowa women’s basketball will add to its program of veterans for the 2025-26 season with current fourth-year Kylie Feuerbach returning for a fifth and final season next year. An Illinois native...